How do you exchange a foreign driving licence for a Danish one?
Where to go, what to bring and what it costs.
Short answer
You apply in person at a Borgerservice of your choice in any Danish municipality. Bring your foreign licence, a photo and identity documents, and the application form. A medical certificate is also needed unless the licence was issued in the EU, the EEA, the Faroe Islands or Greenland. The municipality can ask to see an international licence or a translation, which must be made by a trained translator or similar in Denmark at your own cost. As of November 2026 the exchange costs 520 kr. for a car licence and 270 kr. for a moped licence (LK or AM).
Why
- Any Borgerservice in the country can take the case.
- Non-EU licences need a medical certificate.
- The fee depends on the category.
Details
A translation is normally not needed if the licence is from the EU or EEA or is written in Latin letters.
Tip
Check the photo and documentation requirements before your appointment so you do not have to come back.
What may differ
Whether you also need a controlling driving test depends on the country that issued your licence.
Common misconception
You can only exchange your licence in the municipality where you live.
What actually happens
You can choose any Borgerservice in any Danish municipality.
People also ask
- Which countries need a driving test to exchange a licence in Denmark?
- Do you need a medical certificate to exchange a licence in Denmark?
- How long can you drive on a foreign licence in Denmark?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.
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